Category Archives: WPTF News
Houston's Sampson, FSU's Hamilton, UNC's Hansbrough headline 2026 class for NC Sports Hall of Fame
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Houston coach Kelvin Sampson, former longtime Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton and former North Carolina playing great Tyler Hansbrough are part of this year's class of induct...
Jan 05, 2026
Rubio says US won't govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, MATTHEW LEE, WILL WEISSERT and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not govern Venezuela d...
Jan 04, 2026
Hollywood starts 2026 with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' No. 1, as James Cameron's sci-fi epic crosses $1B
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Hollywood kicked off 2026 with "Avatar: Fire and Ash" atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a ...
Jan 04, 2026
Dave Canales and the Panthers celebrate Falcons' win that gave Carolina the NFC South title
By MAURA CAREY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - The Panthers are NFC South champions, and they have the Falcons to thank. Carolina could have clinched the division on Saturday, but a 16-14 loss at Tamp...
Jan 04, 2026
Hall has goal and assist as Hurricanes beat Devils 3-1 to snap 3-game losing streak
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist against his former team, rookie Brandon Bussi stopped 28 shots and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey ...
Jan 04, 2026
Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) - Dee Alford's red-zone interception stopped a potential go-ahead drive by New Orleans, and the Atlanta Falcons beat the Saints 19-17 on Sunday to give th...
Jan 04, 2026
Maduro arrives in US after stunning capture in operation that Trump says will let US 'run' Venezuela
By REGINA GARCIA CANO, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicols Maduro arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after...
Jan 04, 2026
Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that "rioters must be put in their place" after a week of protests that have shaken the Isla...
Jan 04, 2026
Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
By TRACEE M. HERBAUGH Associated Press It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor. Couples who spend money on time-saving services - like getting takeout, hiring a housecleaner or calling...
Jan 04, 2026
Nelson scores twice in 3rd as Avalanche rally past Hurricanes, 5-3
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Brock Nelson scored two power-play goals in the first 7 1/2 minutes of the third period and the Colorado Avalanche rallied past the Carolina Hurrica...
Jan 04, 2026